BORDENTOWN, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: JOSEPH M BOWKER & SON
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of JOSEPH M BOWKER & SON in 73 CROSSWICKS STREET, BORDENTOWN, NJ 08505 (NAICS 812220). OSHA activity number 345974976.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- JOSEPH M BOWKER & SON
- Site address
- 73 CROSSWICKS STREET
- City
- BORDENTOWN
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08505
- Mailing
- 73 CROSSWICKS STREET, BORDENTOWN, NJ 08505
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 812220
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
30 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.95 D01
- Issued
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for an employee sandblasting within a booth. A sandblasting employees was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 138.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 354 minutes during one shift on 8/4/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.95 G05 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms could be compared: a) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not obtain a baseline audiogram for an employee with the following exposure: A sandblasting employees was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 138.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 354 minutes during one shift on 8/4/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.95 K01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not provide noise training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(k) for an employee with the following exposure: A sandblasting employees was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 138.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 354 minutes during one shift on 8/4/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.133 A03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1865.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that could be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses: a) First stage prep area: Employees wore reading glasses that were not rated as safety glasses while operating the bench grinder to sharpen tools, observed on or about the 6th of July 2022. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1865
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1865.00 · Current $1214.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Throughout Facility: The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures for employees who voluntarily wore 3M 6200 half face and Bullard blasting helmet respirators. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $1214
- — I (S) $1214
- — Z (S) $1865
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Throughout Facility: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees who voluntarily wore 3M 6200 half face respirators and Bullard blasting helmet. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Sandblasting room: The employer did not fit test a sandblasting employee that wore a 3M 6200 half face elastomeric respirator. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: a) Throughout Facility: The employer did not provide training for employees who voluntarily wore 3M 6200 half face and Bullard blasting helmet respirators. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1053 E04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
9000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(e)(4): The employer did not provide each employee and the employee's designated representative entering a regulated area with an appropriate respirator in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section and did not require each employee and the employee's designated representative to use the respirator while in a regulated area. a) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not require the sandblasting employee to wear a respirator when using a broom and shovel to clean used blasting media in the blasting booth and when cleaning the headstone with compressed air. Personal air monitoring was conducted on the employee while sandblasting and cleaning the blasting booth. The employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of silica at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 568 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), which was 11 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. The sampling was conducted for 128 minutes during one shift on 9/22/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3108.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) 2nd stage prep area/blasting cabinet area: An eye wash station capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous flushing was not provided where employees used Lithium Chrome Shadow (corrosive), to spray paint letters on headstones, observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3108
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2486.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that employees that operated a Mitsubishi forklift, model FG30K serial number AF13d-35353, completed training according to 29 CFR 1910.178 paragraph (l) that included formal instruction, practical training and evaluation of the employee's performance, on or about 5/23/22. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2486
1910.179 J02 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2486.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii):Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed: a) First Stage-Prep: The employer failed to inspect the hook on the two-ton overhead crane utilized in the prepping of the stone and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the hook. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. b)Second Stage-Engraving: The employer failed to inspect the hook on the Harrington one-ton overhead crane utilized after the engraving process and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the hook. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. c)Third Stage-Loading/Unloading: The employer failed to inspect the hook on the CM Lodestar two-ton crane utilized in the loading and unloading of stones and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the hook. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2486
1910.179 J02 IV
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv):Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed: a) First Stage-Prep: The employer failed to inspect the chains on the two-ton overhead crane utilized in the prepping of the stone and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the chains. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. b)Second Stage-Engraving: The employer failed to inspect the chains on the Harrington one-ton overhead crane utilized after the engraving process and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the chains. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. c)Third Stage-Loading/Unloading: The employer failed to inspect the chains on the CM Lodestar two-ton crane utilized in the loading and unloading of stones and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the chains. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3):A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: a) First Stage-Prep: The employer failed to conduct complete periodic inspections of the Two-ton overhead crane utilized in the prepping of the stone. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. b)Second Stage-Engraving: The employer failed to conduct complete periodic inspections of the Harrington one-ton overhead crane utilized after the engraving process. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. c)Third Stage-Loading/Unloading: The employer failed to conduct complete periodic inspections of the CM Lodestar two-ton crane utilized in the loading and unloading of stones. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.180 D03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2486.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(3): Frequent inspections were not performed to inspect for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section or as specifically indicated including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. Any deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard: a) Throughout facility: The Stellar 5521 Truck Crane was not inspected on a frequent basis to identify defects in crane operation as defined by paragraph (d)(2)(i), such as, but not limited to, control mechanisms, safety devices, hydraulic systems, hooks, rope reeving and electrical mechanisms. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2486
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2486.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d):Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Damaged or defective slings were not immediately removed from service : a) First Stage -Prep: Slings used with the two-ton overhead crane were not inspected and had visible damage including, but not limited to, fraying and pulls in the fabric. Observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022 b) Second Stage-Engraving: Slings used with the one-ton overhead crane were not inspected and had visible damage including, but not limited to, fraying and pulls in the fabric. Observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. c) Third Stage-Garage storage area: Slings used with the two-ton CM Lodestar crane were not inspected and had visible damage, including, but not limited to, cuts, fraying and pulls in the fabric. Observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. d) Stellar 5521 Truck Crane: Lifetex and Penco slings used with the crane were not inspected and had visible damage including, but not limited to, cuts, fraying and pulls in the fabric. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2486
1910.184 I09 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service: a) First Stage -Prep: Slings used with the two-ton overhead crane with visible damage including, but not limited to, fraying and pulls in the fabric were not removed from service. Observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022 b) Second Stage-Engraving: Slings used with the one-ton overhead crane with visible damage including, but not limited to, fraying and pulls in the fabric were not removed from service. Observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. c) Third Stage-Garage storage area: Penco slings used with the two-ton CM Lodestar crane had visible damage, including, but not limited to, cuts, fraying and pulls in the fabric and were not removed from service. Observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. d) Stellar 5521 Truck Crane: A Lifetex sling used with the crane had a cut in the fabric and was not removed from service. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 A02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2486.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2)(i):Safety guards on all operations where the work provides a suitable measure of protection to the operator, were not so constructed that the spindle end, nut, and outer flange were not exposed: a) 1st Stage -Prep room: The spindle end, nut and outer flange on both sides of a bench grinder used to sharpen knives was not guarded. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2486
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) 1st Stage -Prep room: The left side work rest on the bench grinder was measured at 5/8 inches distance from wheel to edge. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022. b) 1st Stage -Prep room: The right side work rest on the bench grinder was measured at 3/8 inches distance from wheel to edge. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) 1st Stage -Prep room: The right side of the bench grinder did not have a tongue guard and the distance between the abrasive wheel and peripheral measured 5/8 inches. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022. b) 1st Stage -Prep room: The left side of the bench grinder did not have a tongue guard and the distance between the abrasive wheel and peripheral was greater than one fourth inches. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1865.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b):Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes and was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and was not used with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. a) 1st Stage, Prep-Room Sandblasting room: Compressed air used to clean dust from the blasting process was used for cleaning purposes and was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. Observed on or about the 6th of July 2022 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1865
1910.1053 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3108.00 · Current $2020.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1):The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section: a) Remote cemeteries: The employer did not assess the exposure to respirable crystalline silica for a monument setter that used bags of dry cement mix when making bases for headstones, observed on or about the 6th of July 2022. b) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not assess the exposure level of silica for an employee that sandblasted headstones, cleaned the booth and stone after blasting and swept and shoveled blasting media. The employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of silica at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 568 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), which was 11 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. The sampling was conducted for 128 minutes during one shift on 9/22/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2020
- — I (S) $2020
- — Z (S) $3108
1910.1053 F02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not establish and implement a written silica exposure control plan for an employee that sandblasted headstones, cleaned the booth and stone after blasting and swept and shoveled blasting media. The employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of silica at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 568 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), which was 11 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. The sampling was conducted for 128 minutes during one shift on 9/22/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.1053 H01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1): The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure were feasible: a) Sandblasting booth: A sandblasting employee cleaned inside of the blasting booth using a shovel and broom to remove and reclaim used blasting media, observed on or about the 4th of August 2022. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.1053 H02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(2)(i): The employer allowed compressed air to be used to clean clothing or surfaces where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica without being used in conjunction with a ventilation system to capture blown dust: a) Sandblasting booth: A sandblasting employee used compressed air to clean headstones and his clothing, observed on or about the 4th of August 2022. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1053 I01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(i)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who was occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year. a) Sandblasting booth: The employer did not provide medical surveillance for an employee that sandblasted headstones, cleaned the booth and stone after blasting and swept and shoveled blasting media. The employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of silica at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 568 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), which was 11 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. The sampling was conducted for 128 minutes during one shift on 9/22/22. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.1053 J01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (j)(3) of this section. The employer did not ensure that at least the following hazards were addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects. a) Throughout the Facility: The employer did not include information about respirable crystalline silica in the hazard communication program. Employees were exposed to crystalline silica from products such as, but not limited to, Starblast blasting abrasive, dust from sandblasting headstones and bags of cement used to make headstone bases, observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met: a) Throughout the Facility: The employer did not develop and implement a Hazard Communication program for chemicals used by employees such as but not limited to silica, Lithium Chrome Shadow (corrosive), Orange-Sol Multiuse Solvent, Starblast Blasting abrasive, Norton Stone Blast Abrasive, observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1053 J03 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 1910.1053(j)(3)(i)(A)-(E) including: (A) the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B) specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (C) specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used; (D) the contents of this section; and, (E) the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: a) Throughout the Facility: The employer did not provide training to employees who were exposed to respirable crystalline silica when using products such as, but not limited to, Starblast blasting abrasive and bags of cement and when exposed to dust from sandblasting headstones, observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2828
- — I (S) $2828
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) Throughout the Facility: Employees were not trained on the chemicals used such as but not limited to silica, Lithium Chrome Shadow (corrosive), Orange-Sol Multiuse Solvent, Starblast Blasting abrasive, and Norton Stone Blast Abrasive, observed on or about the 23rd of May 2022. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345974976.